Slightly off-topic (perhaps) - camera bodies are duty exempt. You only pay VAT on import to the UK. Typically, lenses and other accessories are liable for import tax of between 4-7%, as well as VAT. It is also important to note that the correct customs tariff number is applied to these goods, to ensure that the correct level of duty is charged. If you purchase a kit from outwith the EU, get the seller to break it down into its component parts on the invoice, as follows:

PENTAX (model name) BODY
PENTAX (focal range) LENS
OPERATION MANUAL
SOFTWARE
STRAP
etc...

If it is described as a KIT, you may inadvertently be asked to pay duty/vat on everything (body included), then you will have a fight on your hands to get HMRC to rectify this.

If ever you are treated in this manner, it is your right to make a Police Complaint. There are 2 types of complaint - INFORMAL, and FORMAL.

Types of informal complaint are: being spoken to in a condescending manner by an officer, arrogance of the officer, etc.

Types of formal complaint are: being brutalised in the manner shown in the video, where an officer thinks his name is John Rambo, or in the case of a female, Red Sonja.

In an informal complaint, the officer at the front desk completes a complaint form, which you then get to read and sign. This gets passed to another police station for assessment, and the complaint noted against the officer(s). When the officer involved applies to a promotions board, your complaint is taken into consideration by the panel. Worst-case scenario - the officer gets turned down for promotion, and the wage increase that comes with it.

In a formal complaint, your completed complaint form is passed to another UK force to investigate. You may even have at least two detectives who are assigned to your complaint contact you to conduct a formal interview, usually at your home. At this point, your complaint/allegation of assault, or whatever, is treated as a crime. A successful outcome in your favour will generally see the officer(s) involved being sacked, and loses all benefits associated with the job. A worst-case scenario in a formal complaint is that the officer(s) involved may also be imprisoned. There is also the possibility that you will be awarded some form of compensation.

If ever you encounter a situation similar to the guy in the video, you should hopefully be better informed as to your rights as a citizen.

Doug - I get the feeling that the choice of Greek Goddess was due to a certain sportswear company playing a large part, financially. Euro 2012 beat them to that other Greek God - Giorgios Samaras!

Smeggy - I think you pretty much nailed it!!... Mr Bean is about the level of the people G4S are recruiting!!

I think it's also a given that some jobsworths ought to be set alight to with the flame!!

Saved!!.. I'll be laminating this later. Cheers!!

Isn't that an inhabitant of Milford Haven??

Gary - you have maintained your own very high standards with these shots!! Well done!!

I don't see why you cannot take photos on a "professional" camera or video camera of an event taking place in an area that is readily accessible to the general public. The Olympic organisers cannot surely claim "intellectual property rights" to images, irrespective of the equipment used to obtain that image unless that event is strictly "by invitation only". I'd love to see a court trying to prosecute that one!!

I'm sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience. Like everyone else here says, this is a good forum to be a member of.

Human nature dictates that some people can be extremely curt in their replies - sometimes the intended recipient misinterprets what is written, because some folk think that how they would say something aloud is how it should be written. As an example of what I mean: I ask a member of my staff to sweep the floor, and they tell me to "sod off", but give a little smile - I know it was most likely intended as a joke. On the other hand, I ask a member of staff by email to perform the same task, and I get an email telling me again, to "sod off". The human interaction element is lost in the electronic communication to a point where I am likely to fire that staff member for what has been (mis)interpreted as insubordination.

You made a mistake - you will learn from it. As for the wording of the PM you received, I cannot comment, but perhaps it is wiser to PM the sender in a calm manner to try to resolve things amicably. Like everyone else here - we'll be sorry to see you leave.

I'd sleep on it if I were you!!.. I know it's only early afternoon, but I find Nytol to be very effective!!

Shrubbery is a bit too "green" for my tastes (maybe another bright colour to "distract" the eye?..) - still nice and sharp, all the same!

Looooooooooooooove the first piccy!!